Wind Farm Technician

Kruger Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a Wind Farm Technician to oversee operations, maintenance, and repairs at wind power projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with a skilled team to maximize energy generation while ensuring equipment health through regular inspections and troubleshooting. Candidates should hold a diploma in Electromechanics or Renewable Energy and possess the ability to work in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electromechanics or Renewable Energy or equivalent required.
• Wind experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite operations, maintenance, and repairs for wind farm equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance according to OEM manuals.

Skills

Ability to work at heights

Mechanical and electrical repairs

Computer skills

Ability to interpret instructions

Adverse weather conditions adaptability

Education

Diploma in Electromechanics or Renewable Energy

Tools

Multimeter

Hydraulic torquing tools

Alignment tools

Computerized diagnostic tools

Job description

Overview

The Wind Farm Technician is responsible for the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs and replacement of equipment at the commissioned Wind Power projects (KEPA, KEC).

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with other Kruger Technicians or contractors, operate and maintain the wind farm equipment in an efficient manner to maximize short and long-term power generation.
• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers’ requirements.
• Read schematics in order to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
• Assist with major component exchanges (ie gearbox, main bearing, generator), which involves large cranes.
• Perform continuous improvement activities and/or troubleshooting to improve operations.
• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs to both worker and employer safety.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals and/or Kruger maintenance schedules to maximize equipment life in a cost-efficient manner.
• Perform predictive maintenance in the form of monthly/weekly inspections and testing, thermal imaging, battery testing, oil samples, blade inspections, etc.
• Use and input information into the site CMMS system. Work order creation and completion.
• Support operations via on-call rotation.
• Assist in duties related to landowner properties or similarly related issues as directed.
• Other duties assigned.
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Diploma in Electromechanics or Renewable Energy or equivalent.
  
  

Experience

• Wind experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment. (i.e. multimeter, hydraulic torquing, alignment and various hand and power tools.)
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to climb 80 meters steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
• Ability to frequently lift items weighing 1 to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.
• Computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems. Including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possession of writing skills to meet reporting obligations.
• Ability to work with low and medium voltage and around high voltage.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Willing to work schedule, overtime, on holidays, weekends, call in and on short notice.
• Valid driver licence.
  
  

Every employee must implement Kruger environmental policy in their daily tasks. In particular, employees are responsible to abide by legal and corporate environmental requirements, and must adhere to all environmental procedures. Every employee is responsible to report all environmental incidents and any potential environmental hazards.

Every employee has the duty to take the necessary measures to protect their health and safety, as well as the safety of others in their work environment. Every employee should participate in the identification and elimination of hazards at work.